Systems Architect Jobs in Virginia
Systems Architect jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, concentrated in defense IT, federal civilian contracting, and enterprise cloud infrastructure, with openings at every level from associate through principal architect. The heaviest hiring is in the Northern Virginia and Arlington corridors, with Richmond and Hampton Roads also generating consistent demand. Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and General Dynamics Information Technology are among the most established employers in the state for this role, with consistent openings in cloud architecture, cybersecurity-focused systems design, and enterprise integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Leadership
Systems Architecture
Systems Engineering
REQ#: RQ231446
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect to serve as the sole architectural authority for a major Department of War program. This role owns the enterprise technical vision and is responsible for designing, integrating, modernizing, and governing all systems across the program. The architect will define architectural standards, ensure mission alignment, and drive secure, automated, and scalable solutions across all technology domains.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the single enterprise architect for the entire program, establishing and governing architecture standards and technical direction.
- Develop and maintain enterprise architectures aligned with mission and operational requirements.
- Architect and optimize solutions across key technologies, including:
- VDI: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop
- Identity & Messaging: Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
- Storage: NetApp ONTAP
- Unified Communications: VoIP and collaboration platforms
- Operating Systems: Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Lead automation and orchestration initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and Git-based workflows.
- Design secure, scalable architectures across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and classified environments.
- Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST 800-series controls, STIGs, Zero Trust architecture principles, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
- Conduct technical assessments, develop modernization strategies, and produce enterprise roadmaps and transition plans.
- Create and maintain authoritative architecture deliverables, including diagrams, data flows, interface specifications, and reference designs.
- Collaborate with government leadership, cybersecurity teams, engineering teams, and operations personnel to guide and validate architecture decisions.
- Provide senior-level oversight for major engineering initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and mission priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 10+ years’ experience with five plus (5+) years of specialized design experience with large-scale enterprise IT services, cloud-native computing/adoption (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle), system architecture, software integration, DevSecOps, and Service Oriented Architecture/Infrastructure (SOA/SOI) of similar size, scope, and complexity
- Proven track record in designing resilient architectures, including redundancy assessments, risk mitigation, integration with infrastructure (e.g., DoW or enterprise environments), strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Demonstrated experience designing and integrating large-scale, multi-technology enterprise environments using:
- Citrix and Azure VDI platforms
- Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
- NetApp storage solutions
- Unified Communications platforms
- Windows Server and RHEL
- Strong experience with automation and orchestration, including IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise configuration management.
- Broad technical expertise across networking, cloud architectures (IL2–IL6), virtualization, identity services, data flows, and cybersecurity.
- Deep understanding of RMF, NIST controls, STIGs, DoWAF, and Zero Trust principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to brief senior DoW stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, Citrix Architect, NetApp NCIE/NCIP, RHEL, TOGAF, IaC-related certifications, ITILv4, COBIT, ISO standards and Department of War Architecture Framework (DoWAF)
- Experience supporting classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS) or major defense acquisition programs.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Highly autonomous, technically authoritative, mission-driven, and capable of leading enterprise-wide architectural strategy, modernization, and automation efforts across diverse technologies and stakeholders.
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
#GDITcareers #OpportunityOwned
#WeAreGDIT #transitioningmilitary
#clearedjobs #veterans #Autobots
#IntelligenceEngineered
Work Requirements
10 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 - $287,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Leadership
Systems Architecture
Systems Engineering
REQ#: RQ231446
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Enterprise IT Systems Architect to serve as the sole architectural authority for a major Department of War program. This role owns the enterprise technical vision and is responsible for designing, integrating, modernizing, and governing all systems across the program. The architect will define architectural standards, ensure mission alignment, and drive secure, automated, and scalable solutions across all technology domains.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the single enterprise architect for the entire program, establishing and governing architecture standards and technical direction.
- Develop and maintain enterprise architectures aligned with mission and operational requirements.
- Architect and optimize solutions across key technologies, including:
- VDI: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Azure Virtual Desktop
- Identity & Messaging: Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
- Storage: NetApp ONTAP
- Unified Communications: VoIP and collaboration platforms
- Operating Systems: Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Lead automation and orchestration initiatives using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC, and Git-based workflows.
- Design secure, scalable architectures across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, and classified environments.
- Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST 800-series controls, STIGs, Zero Trust architecture principles, and DoW cybersecurity requirements.
- Conduct technical assessments, develop modernization strategies, and produce enterprise roadmaps and transition plans.
- Create and maintain authoritative architecture deliverables, including diagrams, data flows, interface specifications, and reference designs.
- Collaborate with government leadership, cybersecurity teams, engineering teams, and operations personnel to guide and validate architecture decisions.
- Provide senior-level oversight for major engineering initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and mission priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- At least 10+ years’ experience with five plus (5+) years of specialized design experience with large-scale enterprise IT services, cloud-native computing/adoption (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle), system architecture, software integration, DevSecOps, and Service Oriented Architecture/Infrastructure (SOA/SOI) of similar size, scope, and complexity
- Proven track record in designing resilient architectures, including redundancy assessments, risk mitigation, integration with infrastructure (e.g., DoW or enterprise environments), strong communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate requirements into technical solutions
- Demonstrated experience designing and integrating large-scale, multi-technology enterprise environments using:
- Citrix and Azure VDI platforms
- Active Directory, Azure AD, Exchange
- NetApp storage solutions
- Unified Communications platforms
- Windows Server and RHEL
- Strong experience with automation and orchestration, including IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise configuration management.
- Broad technical expertise across networking, cloud architectures (IL2–IL6), virtualization, identity services, data flows, and cybersecurity.
- Deep understanding of RMF, NIST controls, STIGs, DoWAF, and Zero Trust principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to brief senior DoW stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP, Citrix Architect, NetApp NCIE/NCIP, RHEL, TOGAF, IaC-related certifications, ITILv4, COBIT, ISO standards and Department of War Architecture Framework (DoWAF)
- Experience supporting classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS) or major defense acquisition programs.
Ideal Candidate Attributes
- Highly autonomous, technically authoritative, mission-driven, and capable of leading enterprise-wide architectural strategy, modernization, and automation efforts across diverse technologies and stakeholders.
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
#GDITcareers #OpportunityOwned
#WeAreGDIT #transitioningmilitary
#clearedjobs #veterans #Autobots
#IntelligenceEngineered
Work Requirements
10 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
None
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $212,500 - $287,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
Our Identity Verification Process
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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- Active security clearance or eligibility for a DoD or federal clearance
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related engineering field
- Professional certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent enterprise architecture credential
- Demonstrated experience designing large-scale distributed or cloud-based systems architectures
- Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools and modern DevSecOps practices
- Experience supporting federal or defense programs under frameworks such as NIST or CMMC
Systems Architect Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a systems architect in Virginia?
Virginia does not require a state-issued license specifically for systems architects. The typical path into the role in Virginia begins with a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or systems engineering, followed by several years in roles such as systems administrator, software engineer, or IT analyst. Employers in Virginia, particularly federal contractors, place significant weight on vendor-neutral enterprise architecture credentials like TOGAF and cloud certifications from AWS or Microsoft, which function as the practical gatekeepers to senior roles.
How much do systems architects make in Virginia?
Systems architects in Virginia earn a median of about $139,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,130 for the lowest 10% to over $185,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire systems architects in Virginia?
Employers hiring systems architects in Virginia right now include Peraton, Umbra, and Arcfield, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Virginia's deep federal contracting ecosystem means many of the largest and most consistent hirers are systems integrators and defense IT firms with long-term government program work anchored in Northern Virginia.
Which Virginia cities have the most systems architect jobs?
The cities with the most systems architect openings in Virginia are Chantilly, Springfield, and McLean. Northern Virginia dominates because it hosts the highest concentration of federal agencies, defense contractors, and cloud infrastructure providers in the country, while Richmond and Hampton Roads generate demand through state government IT programs and naval and military installations that require enterprise systems support.
Are there remote systems architect jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most technical fields. About 42% of systems architect openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and design-heavy nature of the role. The portions of the work most amenable to remote arrangements are architecture documentation, cloud design, and stakeholder advisory functions, while roles that require on-site access to classified networks or sensitive government facilities remain in-person.
How can I get hired as a systems architect in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving laterally from a systems administrator, network engineer, or software developer role into a junior or associate architect position at a Virginia federal contractor. Firms like Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, and Leidos run structured new-graduate and early-career associate programs that place candidates without architecture experience on federal program teams where they can develop design skills under senior architects. Earning an AWS or Azure fundamentals certification before applying gives candidates a concrete credential that resonates with Virginia hiring managers, even without hands-on architecture experience.
Where can I find and apply to systems architect jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to systems architect jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings from employers across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and beyond. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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